Meaningful Experience of Studying Abroad in the Global Era

Abstract

　It is currently a global society. All data from foreign countries are readily available on the Internet. Young doctors may wonder if they have to go abroad to have new experiences that cannot be gained locally in Japan. Studying abroad does not improve one’s career. The benefits of studying abroad include 1) gaining new values, 2) improving one’s adaptability, 3) obtaining wide interpersonal relationships, and 4) improving communication skills. In order for the Japanese medical level to become equal to that worldwide, we should take all of these points into consideration. I hope this article will provide answers to the young microsurgeon who is aiming to study abroad in the future.